Original hemi dart information

[W J]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

WJ,
I will be packing a parachute.
Approximate drop off height 10,000 feet.
I will pack my own chute, plus (3) back-ups.
Must have a guaranteed landing.
Still missing in action
Hemi Dart SS/BA 'Deb's Automotive', Springfield, Mass.
Maybe someone will know what happened to the car.
It ran at Orange in 68'
Or someone from Hampden might have info on it.

Another missing Dart. Mary Ann Foss 'Go Hummer II'
Where did that car go?
paul

Paul, I should be able to get some info on the Deb's Automotive Dart at the reunion, as Ralph Ridgeway (former '55 Chev C/MP champion racer out of Deb's) will be there....All will be ok w/your 10,000 ft. jump---- long as you don't land on the old strip (as some used to do---many broken bones...)......gotta land on the grass...it is nice and soft up here in central Mass, Paul....keep playing those old hits.... Regards, WJ

[treessavoy]

Daryl,

In 1985 I arranged the sale of a '68 Hemi Dart to a guy named Bill in Concord NC. The car was owned by two brothers who owned R & R Speed shop in Huntsville AL. The car was black.

The car was in excellent shape with few modifications and still had the Xram Hemi. I think they ran some IHRA races and Bracket raced it.

The guy it went to was a speculator who just got out of collecting Ferrari's and saw the worth in Mopar drag race cars.

The key is the two brothers in Huntsville, if they are still around they may be able to teel you the history of the car.

I know this won't help you with your car but may shed history on the breed.

JimR

[Dennis P Chapman]

Paul
There are pictures of Go Hummer II under Bill Jackson on here. And
Nitro Joe he does the racing stats. They would know where the car went.

[mopar68]

Anyone know anything about these two?





First time I've seen a photo of Gene's SS car.



M68

[Phillip marvetz]

Just thought I would let you all know that Dave Wren has purchased his original 68 Barracuda, #006.It has been restored to as delivered type look, It even has mufflers. He brought it up to Mission last weekend and even made a couple passes with it. 10.50 @ 130 mph. When was the last time a real one made a pass......

[Dave Wolfe]

Originally Posted by mopar68

Anyone know anything about these two?





First time I've seen a photo of Gene's SS car.



M68

Notice the wipers on the white dart !

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

GT-1
I think Mark would have all that info.
I think when the BO-29 Cuda's were first built, I think there was
a limited amount of Dana rears available. Thats why only a handful of
4-speed cars came out. And of those limited cars, the majority went to
selected factory-sponsored teams
Also, some issue with the fiberglass fenders, and front-end steering with the modifications to the control arm.
pc

Paul
As far as I know, Hurst installed the factory length Dana's that were to go into B Bodys, Runners, Cornets, etc. That's why they used those goofy offset rear rims. This is the first I heard of a shortage, but I've been wrong before,---just not today yet!!!
There was a shortage on the glass fenders on the later cars I believe, & when they came available again, they came in blue gel coat.
As far as the modified steering arms,, the only car I've seen with them is the Joe Jill Speedwin Automotive car. When I purchased the Landy 4 spd. car from Steve O'Neil in 96, there was a new set of these things in the trunk, but not on the car. Not sure how many were actually installed by Hurst, before they let the cars go. I thought these were an after thought because of the poor steering geometry due to the K members being spaced 1/2". Only those "in the know" got them. ------- Any Input??????

Liteweight
Daryl

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Just thought I would let you all know that Dave Wren has purchased his original 68 Barracuda, #006.It has been restored to as delivered type look, It even has mufflers. He brought it up to Mission last weekend and even made a couple passes with it. 10.50 @ 130 mph. When was the last time a real one made a pass......

It's great to see that Dave's got his original car back. You just don't have that happening too often now. And he's running it!!!!! KUDDO'S to him!!!!!! People have forgotten why they built these cars to begin with. yes, they're a rare piece of racing, & yes, they are expensive BUT they certainly weren't built to sit in museums. I think it's an unjustice not to show the public what the fastest production American cars are capable of.
I drive my original LO car on the street as much as I can, & it does frequent the race track on occasion,

[L78 Nova]

That's no Bull... I've seen Daryl's car out in Winnipeg often.... It is awesome to see it cruisin !

I've also seen him run it at our local strip... even better!

Gary

[mopar68]

"Here we have a 69 Dart that was raced as a 68 Hemi Dart in NHRA & IHRA national events from 1978-1986. It was painted blue metal flake , and called "Flying Proud", owned and raced by Danny Smith of central Ohio. The car was a real head turner, not only for the way it looked , but with the way it always performed on every run. No 4 link or ladder bar suspension on this car, just good old s/s springs. Danny was associated with the former Rod Shop and still to this day, with Fast Racing out of Groveport, Ohio"







http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...iewitem=#v4-38

"No 4 link or ladder bar suspension on this car, just good old s/s springs."

Yeah, good ol' Super Stock springs with a pinion snubber. Too bad these cars aren't this simple anymore.

M68